Daily Archives: April 23, 2008

You’d think quiet in school would be a good thing

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Would someone please explain to me what’s wrong with a silent protest? In Clear Creek, staff members have been fielding calls and e-mails from parents concerned about students taking a silent vow in support of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Ibarras must settle for their settlement

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Last week, the Ibarra brothers sought a hearing to withdraw their settlement agreement with Harris County and take their case to trial, on the grounds that the county violated that agreement by paying the legal fees for two attorneys who … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Still looking for a few volunteers

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

In her report of the first week of business for Green Market, Tiffany wrote: The biggest challenge for Central City going forward will be extending our volunteer base to cover the new market. One of the reasons we can bring … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More me on your TV

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Apparently, my initial foray on KUHT wasn’t enough to scare them off, so I’ll be back on Channel 8 this Thursday at 7 PM as part of a live broadcast called Houston Have Your Say: The first show will take … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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BOR turns five

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Those of you in or near Austin, who therefore won’t be able to see me on the teevee that night, here’s something you can do with your evening: Help BOR celebrate its fifth birthday: April 24th Progressive hang out Scholz … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Twelve-month re-ups the hard way

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Last year, the Lege passed HB109, which restored some of the families that had been cut from CHIP back to the program. Despite some fierce resistance from various Republicans, it reinstated a 12-month period for enrollment; the 6-month period that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Strip clubs speak about the fee

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I received the following press release concerning the letter sent by the Comptroller to Texas strip clubs that they had to pay the $5-per-person fee despite the injunction that was entered against it. The Texas Entertainment Association (TEA) announced this … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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When reality needs a little help

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Discovery’s show Deadliest Catch is Tiffany’s favorite thing on TV, so I hope she doesn’t take this news too hard. Tuesday’s fourth-season premiere of Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch” opens during a raging nighttime storm in the Bering Sea. Mammoth waves … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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